Coin and stamp attachment for mail-boxes.



C. E. THACKRAY.

COIN AND STAMP ATTACHMENT FOR MAIL BOXES.

APPLICATION FILED JUNE 23, 1917- Patented Apr. 2,1918.

ma n eras earner ric CHARLES E. TI-IACKRAY, OF LENA, WISCONSIN.

COIN AND'STAlV IP ATTACHMENT FOB MAIL-BOXES.

invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same.

This invention relates to coin and stamp attachment for mail boxes, and has for one of its objects a provision of a device of this character which can be readily and conveniently applied to an ordinary mail box, )referably the type used on rural free delivery routes, so that a person may leave money with safety to be collected by the mail carrier who can leave in return for the money stamps, obviating the necessity of a person waiting for the mail carrier to arrive.

Another object of this invention is the provision of a body having means for attaching it to an ordinary mail box in which is slidably mounted a coin and stamp receiving tray which may be readily withdrawn and inserted in the body for the purpose of removing and replacing coin and stamps therein.

A further object of this invention is the provision of an inclined wall within the drawer for the purpose of preventing the coins from accidentally being thrown from the drawer when pulled outwardly of the bod A still further object of this invention is the provision of a coin and stamp attachment for mail boxes of the above stated character, which will be simple, durable and efficient, and which may be manufactured and sold at a comparatively low cost.

With these and other objects in View as will become more apparent as the descrip- 7 tion proceeds, the invention consists in certain novel features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described and claimed.

For a complete understanding of my invention, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, in which Figure 1 is a side elevation of a coin and Specification of Letters Patent.

Application medium 23, 1917. Serial No. 176,569.

Patented Apr. 2, i918.

stamp attachment for mail boxes construct ed in accordance with my invention.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the same;

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view illustrating the construction of the drawer; and

Fig. at is a. transverse sectional view illustrating the means of securing the device to a mail box.

Referring in detail to the drawing, the numeral 1 lndicates a cylindrical body having one end closed by an end wall 2. A pair of hoops 3 are adjustably secured upon the body 1 by bolts 4 and have their free ends bent at right angles to form attaching feet 5 that are apertured to receive fasteners for securing the feet to an ordinary mail box 6.

A cylindrical drawer 7 has one end thereof closed by an end wall 8 to which is se cured a handle 9. The drawer 7 is adapted to be inserted within the open end of the body 1 as illustrated in Fig. 3 so that the end wall 8 abuts the open end of the body. The other end of the drawer 7 is cut away in substantially V-shaped formation as illustrated at 10 and has its free edge crimped so that the drawer may be readily inserted and withdrawn from the body when desired. The top wall of the drawer 7 is provided with an elongated opening 11 for the purpose of permitting coins and stamps to be placed within the drawer when withdrawn from the drawer 1. An inclined wall 12 is positioned within the drawer 7 for the purpose of preventing coins when placed within the drawer from accidentally falling outwardly through the opening 11 when the drawer 7 is pulled rapidly from the body.

From the foregoing description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, it will be noted that a novel form of attaclr ment has been provided which can be readily and quickly applied to an ordinary mail box for thepurpose of containing coins and stamps so that a person may place coins within the drawer and close said drawer, whereby the coins will be protected until the arrival of the mail man who can readily remove the coins and deposit stamps therefor in payment for the coins.

A suitable signal 13 is pivoted or secured to one of the hoops 3 by the clamping bolts 4.

While I have shown and described the preferred embodiment of my invention, it will be understood that minor changes in construction, combination and arrangement of parts may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim is 1. A device of the character set forth comprisin a cylindrical body having one end openec, a cylindrical drawer slidable within the body through the opened end thereof, a wall closing one end of said drawer, the other end of said drawer having a ii-shaped cut away portion to permit said drawer to slide freely within the body, a handle secured to the end wall for removing and replacing the drawer in the body, said drawer Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the having an elongated opening therein, and an inclined wall secured within the body.

2. A device of the character set forth comprising a cylindrical body having one 20 end open, a cylindrical drawer slidable in said body and having an opening in the top wall thereof for permitting stamps and coins to be placed in and removed from the drawer, and an inclined wall secured within 25 the drawer adjacent the opening.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

CHARLES E. THACKRAY. Witnesses 0.. 7. BRAZEAU,

E. DIONNE.

Commissioner of Fatents,

Washington, D. C. 

